Fundraising... The Vintage Affair
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The Vintage Affair is the largest fundraiser for the Community Action Center. From the 1 st Annual Vintage Affair, held at Glenridge Hall in 2003, to the 4 th annual Vintage Affair, the event has grown in prestige and name recognition as one of the most enjoyable charity events in town.   In 2006, the event raised over $65,000 with exciting live and silent auction items such as accommodations in Cabo San Lucas, dinner for 12 at Glenridge Hall prepared on-site by the Executive Chef of Canoe Restaurant, as well as a condo stay for   two weeks in Quito, Ecuador.

Social notables in attendance included Church's Chicken CEO, Harsha Agadi, Post Properties founder John Williams, founder/owner of several top Atlanta-area restaurants George McKerrow, Sandy Springs Mayor Eva Galambos and Sandy Springs City Councilman, Dave Greenspan.

Coldwell Banker CARES Foundation was the presenting sponsor for 2006, leading a long list of community and business sponsors:

• CH2MHill
• Purchasing Alliance Solutions
• Church's Chicken
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
• Talent Builders
• Family Wealth Services, LLC
• Advance Realty
• Phoenix and Dragon Bookstore
• S.R. Walker Designs
• Kroger City Walk
• Piedmont Bank
• Milner Office Products            

The scrumptious food offerings were served by representatives of some of the finest restaurants in Dunwoody and Sandy Springs:

• 5 Seasons Brewing Co.
• Food 101
• Brooklyn Café
• Chicago's
• Toni's Casa Napoli
• Meehan's Publick House

The wine and beer offerings were poured by:

• Olde World Wines, ltd
• The Grape
• Atlantic Wine Shop
• Motovino Wines
• Freixenet Wines
• Georgia Crown
• Sierra Nevada beer

Preliminary planning is already underway for the 5 th annual Vintage Affair.   Mark your calendars for September 29, 2007. The event will once again be held at the wonderful Glenridge Hall with host and owner Joey Mayson.

For information on attending, volunteering, for or becoming a sponsor of the Vintage Affair, contact Elizabeth Eigleheart at vintageaffair@ourcac.org.

Fundraising... The Capital Campaign
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The Capital Campaign at the Community Action Center began in 2004, with the acquisition of the property at 1130 Hightower Trail. Phase II of the Capital Campaign, which commenced in 2006, is currently underway. The goal of the Capital Campaign is to raise funds to retire all long term debt and insure the financial stability and future programs of the CAC.

The Capital Campaign at CAC consists of gifts from individuals, corporations, congregations and institutions.

We welcome any challenge grants or matching opportunities from our supporters.Naming opportunities are available for substantial donations. If you are interested in making a gift to the CAC Capital Campaign, please contact De Cutshaw, Capital Campaign Chair at the Community Action Center for further information by email: capitalcampaign@ourcac.org.

Fundraising... Other Events
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Let us know what's happening in your organization.   Email Judy Harhai at publicity@ourcac.org with information about a fundraiser you are planning, to support CAC.

Photos of the work you do are always appreciated. And finally, don't hesitate to ask for assistance in promoting any CAC activity.   Judy Harhai, the CAC Publicity Volunteer, would be more than happy to help!